Cook/Dietary Aide

Overview

Join our dedicated dietary team as a Cook/Dietary Aide, where your culinary skills and compassionate service will directly enhance the well-being of our residents. In this vital role, you will prepare nutritious, appetizing meals while ensuring the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety are maintained. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will create a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents in assisted living, nursing homes, or other healthcare settings. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your culinary expertise and make a meaningful difference in the lives of geriatric patients.

Duties

• Prepare and serve meals that meet nutritional guidelines and dietary restrictions for residents.
• Assist with food production, including portioning, plating, and presentation to ensure appealing meals.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures in compliance with JCAHO standards and local health regulations.
• Support the dietary department by cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas to uphold sanitation standards.
• Assist with bussing tables, serving residents, and ensuring a pleasant dining environment.
• Handle manual tasks such as heavy lifting and safe lifting practices when moving supplies or equipment.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff and dietary team members to accommodate special diets and resident preferences.

Skills

• Prior experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or the food industry is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, food safety protocols, sanitation practices, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent time management skills to efficiently handle meal prep schedules and service times.
• Ability to work with geriatric patients with patience, compassion, and respect for their individual needs.
• Familiarity with workplace safety procedures including PPE use and manual handling techniques.
• Basic understanding of nutrition principles relevant to dietetic care in healthcare environments.
• Proven customer service skills to create a positive dining experience for residents while maintaining professionalism.

This role is essential in fostering a safe and nourishing environment where residents feel cared for through delicious meals prepared with skill and compassion. If you’re passionate about culinary arts within a healthcare setting and eager to contribute to our residents’ quality of life, we invite you to apply today!

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person